Category: Sports
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LAGOS TO HOST 2026 AFRICA ROAD RUNNING RACE IN A HISTORIC FIRST FOR THE CONTINENT
Nigeria, through the National Sports Commission and Athletics Federation of Nigeria in partnership with World Athletics, is set to host the inaugural Africa Road Running Race in Lagos in February 2026. This landmark event marks a new chapter in African sports, focusing on road running as a cultural and economic driver rather than just professional…
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BENIN REPUBLIC TO HOST 2025 WAFU B U-20 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURING NIGERIA’S FALCONETS
The Benin Republic has officially been named as the host for the second edition of the West Zone B Under-20 Women’s Championship, set to run from November 3 to 10, 2025. The tournament will showcase top West African teams including Ghana, Nigeria’s Falconets, Niger, and host Benin, all fighting for regional glory. This key youth…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES WORLD ATHLETICS AFRICAN RUNNING CONFERENCE TO BOOST SPORTS ECONOMY
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has kicked off the World Athletics African Running Conference in Abuja, aiming to tap into Nigeria’s vast domestic sports potential. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko shared during the event at Abiola National Stadium that this move fits perfectly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of using sports as a major driver…
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SUPER FALCONS KICK OFF TRAINING IN LOMÉ AHEAD OF CRITICAL WAFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST BENIN
The ten-time African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, have started their training camp in Lomé, Togo, as they prepare for their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying match against Benin Republic. Leading the early arrivals was six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, joined by new call-up Joy Omewa and key players…
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SUNDOWNS DOMINATE REMO STARS WITH A 5-1 THRASHING IN CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FIRST LEG
Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa put on a masterclass performance on Sunday, sweeping past Nigeria’s Remo Stars 5-1 in the CAF Champions League second-round first leg at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The South Africans took control early with Tashreeq Matthews and Peter Shalulile putting Sundowns 2-0 up by halftime. The dominance continued…
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SHOOTING STARS CLIMB TO SECOND IN NPFL WITH 2-0 WIN OVER ABIA WARRIORS
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) showed dominance at home, beating Abia Warriors 2-0 to move up to second place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings. The win at Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan saw Ayobami Junior open the scoring in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the Oluyole Warriors’ solid performance.…
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WARRI WOLVES OUTSMART ENYIMBA 2-1 TO CLIMB NPFL TABLE
Warri Wolves snatched a thrilling 2-1 away win over Enyimba International FC in Aba, marking back-to-back victories away from home. The game saw an own goal from Enyimba’s Mohammed Hussain give Wolves an early lead, quickly canceled out by Edidiong Ezekiel for the hosts. But Tejiri Emonena’s winning strike sealed the deal for Wolves in…
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EGYPT DOMINATES AFRICAN TABLE TENNIS: ASSAR AND GODA LEAD TEAMS TO GOLD
Egypt continued its unbeatable run at the African Table Tennis Championships, with stars Assar and Hana Goda leading the men’s and women’s teams to gold at the 8-day tournament in Tunis. The women swept Uganda 3-0 to secure their record 18th title, while the men edged past Algeria after a thrilling semifinal win over Nigeria,…
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NIGERIA’S HOCKEY TEAMS RETURN HOME WITH BRONZE AND STRONG SPIRIT FROM AFRICAN CUP
Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams returned from the African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, with pride and promise. The men clinched a bronze medal after defeating Kenya 3-1, marking their best performance in recent years, while the women gave a resilient display, narrowly missing the podium this time. James Samaila led the…
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HARRY MAGUIRE’S LATE HEADER ENDS MANCHESTER UNITED’S ANFIELD DROUGHT WITH 2-1 WIN OVER LIVERPOOL
Manchester United finally broke their nine-year winless streak at Anfield with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Liverpool, thanks to a late header from Harry Maguire that dashed the reigning champs’ title hopes. Bryan Mbeumo stunned Liverpool with an early goal within the first minute, aided by Amad Diallo. Despite Liverpool’s furious response, with Cody Gakpo…
